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I bought a fuel pump rebuild kit because the motor sat for years. All the pump internals were dry and hard. After rebuild I fired it up, it pumps fuel but is spraying fuel out of a little hole on the back. Did I put it together wrong? I did have extra parts from the rebuild kit. Anyone have a...
1980 Johnson 70hp. Can anyone help me find the plastic/delrin/nylon bushings that go on the large pivot pin/pivot shaft that the motor pivots up and down on?
Does anyone have the head bolt torque and sequence for this motor?
Also, I cant find a head gasket part number for this '78. Only '79 and up. Any suggestions? Thanks.
First thing, don't bash me I read the sticky on cable install :-). I'm running this motor on the hose and checking for forward and reverse engagement. Forward engages properly but reverse clicks about 10+ times before engaging. My shift rod height has been verified. What should I adjust?
I'm trying to install a perko battery selector switch and need to locate a wire. Where would I locate the charging wire on this motor? I cant find anything leading to the battery that looks like a charging wire.
Hey all, I was attempting to start my 1978 85hp evidence when I shut the key off it continued to crank and the negative cable began smoking. I ripped it off the battery and the cranking stopped. The ignition snitch checked out ok. Out of curiosity I grounded a test light to the negative post of...